I'm considering asking out a female friend who I've been friends with for about half a year. We hang out a bunch and there appears be the occasional sign she might have feelings for me. I don't have a big crush on her or anything, but I could still potential in terms of a romantic relationship. How could I ask her out in a way that wouldn't make her feel weird if she wasn't interested? I wouldn't want to ruin the friendship, and I'm fine with the rejection. My worry is that it would make her feel awkward and distance herself, since we're friends and she's not some random person I'm asking out. My thoughts are just keeping it really casual and low pressure, like asking if she'd be interesting in trying out going on a date or if she'd rather keep things strictly platonic. Even if she said the second option, I wouldn't be too bent out of shape over it. What do you think?
How to ask out a female friend without ruining the friendship if she says no?
